WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund (WFEMX) Alternatives
WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund (WFEMX) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WFEMX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to WFEMX
WFEMX charges 1.50% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WFEMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | WFEMX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | WFEMX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | WFEMX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | WFEMX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | WFEMX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WFEMX
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 97 | Jun 9, 1996 | WFEMX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | WFEMX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | WFEMX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | WFEMX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | WFEMX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing WFEMX Alternatives (YTD)
WFEMX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 13.36% | Jun 9, 1996 | WFEMX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | WFEMX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | WFEMX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | WFEMX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | WFEMX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WFEMX
WFEMX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | 10.20% | Dec 20, 2020 | WFEMX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | WFEMX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | WFEMX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | WFEMX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | WFEMX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WFEMX
WFEMX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | Dec 20, 2020 | WFEMX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | WFEMX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | WFEMX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | WFEMX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | WFEMX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from WCM Investment Management
Most popular WCM Investment Management mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCM Focused International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 17 | -4.22% | May 30, 2011 | WFEMX vs WCMIX | |
| WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 52 | -0.58% | Nov 29, 2015 | WFEMX vs WCMSX | |
| WCM Focused Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 33 | -7.73% | Jun 27, 2013 | WFEMX vs WFGGX | |
| WCM Focused International Value Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 71 | -4.73% | Jun 28, 2020 | WFEMX vs WLIVX | |
| WCM Focused Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | — | — | Oct 30, 2019 | WFEMX vs WCMJX | |
| WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 46 | -7.79% | Mar 29, 2021 | WFEMX vs WCFOX | |
| WCM Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 16 | -7.68% | Oct 30, 2019 | WFEMX vs WCMNX | |
| WCM China Quality Growth Fund | China Equities | 8 | -4.91% | Mar 30, 2020 | WFEMX vs WCQGX |
Often Compared With WFEMX
What investors most often compare with WFEMX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 83 | -4.50% | Dec 5, 2000 | WFEMX vs IOO | |
| Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 4.87% | Aug 21, 2011 | WFEMX vs DRESX | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 83 | 0.14% | Aug 30, 2010 | WFEMX vs TEQLX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 5.47% | Aug 29, 2000 | WFEMX vs GLLSX |
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